"Tucked discreetly beneath the colonnade of Saint Mark's Square in Venice, Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti Showroom exerts a quiet yet unmistakable presence."
"The aim was not to build a conventional retail space, but to elevate its products through architecture."
"Scarpa introduced a series of refined spatial interventions, adding new windows and transforming the spatial experience."
"After restoration in 2011, it celebrates both Olivetti's legacy and Scarpa's architectural brilliance, a rare and enduring convergence."
Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti Showroom, tucked beneath the colonnade of Saint Mark's Square, stands as a testament to modern architectural elegance. Commissioned by Olivetti in 1957 and completed in 1958, the showroom transcends its function as a mere retail space; it is a theater for the brand's typewriters. Scarpa's design introduced significant spatial interventions, including new windows and suspended walkways that enhance light and openness. After a period of neglect, the space was restored in 2011, now faithfully representing both Olivetti's heritage and Scarpa's iconic architectural style.
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